Early morning fatal accident in Flagstaff

On 9/22/16 at approximately 2:59 AM Officers working patrol responded to the 1900 Block of N. Continental Dr. in reference to a report of a single vehicle collision with a tree. Upon arrival Officers contacted the 1999 Mercedes passenger vehicle and saw that it was severely damaged. The driver was pronounced deceased on scene. He was identified as Mr. Albert G. Baca, A.K.A. Greg Baca, 50 years of age, of Flagstaff, Arizona. Mr. Baca was not wearing his seatbelt when Officers arrived on scene.

A brown and white pit bull terrier was also on the passenger side floorboard. The dog fled the scene as soon as the door was opened and evaded capture. It is unknown if the dog sustained any injuries. If the dog is located please contact the Flagstaff Police Department so it can be returned home.

The Flagstaff Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Team was called to the scene to investigate further. As of this time and date this investigation is ongoing and investigators are verifying if other factors contributed to the cause of this collision.